Cellular Pathology Lab Assistant - Varied, Impactful Role

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a proactive Cellular Pathology assistant to support both lab and clerical tasks within a busy team. You will help pathologists, handle MDT material, process samples, and manage filing, reception and telephone enquiries.

The role requires good written and verbal communication and strong teamwork to deliver high-quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Mixed role with lab and clerical duties.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pathologists at cut up and retrieve material for MDTs.
• Prepare MDT documentation, filing and general housekeeping duties.
• Handle sample reception, printing/despatch of reports, mail preparation and telephone enquiries.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Telephone handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a proactive Cellular Pathology assistant to support both lab and clerical tasks within a busy team. You will help pathologists, handle MDT material, process samples, and manage filing, reception and telephone enquiries.

The role requires good written and verbal communication and strong teamwork to deliver high-quality patient care in a hospital setting.